Overview
Dr. Daniel F. Martin is the M. Louise Simpson Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Emory’s Department of Ophthalmology. From 2008 to 2024 he served as Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. He earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed residency and chief residency in ophthalmology at Emory.
Dr. Martin is best known for leading the Comparison of Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials (CATT), which compared Lucentis and Avastin for wet macular degeneration and changed treatment worldwide. He has also served in leadership roles in studies including AREDS, SOCA and MUST, and is Network Chair for the DRCR Retina Network. He is a past president of the Macula Society.
His clinical focus is medical and surgical retina, including macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and uveitis.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (404) 778-2020
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic macular edema
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Viral retinitis
- Retinal detachment
Procedures Performed
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
- Intravitreal steroid implants
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Retinal imaging and angiography
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Clinical trial therapies
Credentials
Professional Memberships
- Macula Society (Past President)
- DRCR Retina Network (Network Chair)
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Education & Training
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Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Ophthalmology, including Chief Resident
Awards
4 awards received
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Edward Jackson Memorial Lecture (74th)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Lifetime Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Senior Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Secretariat Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Emory University Hospital
Medical staff, Atlanta, GA
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Emory University School of Medicine
Teaching faculty, Atlanta, GA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Daniel F. Martin?
Call Emory Eye Center at (404) 778-2020 to book or to ask about availability. New patients may be asked for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Daniel F. Martin?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Daniel F. Martin specialize in?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin practices Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery and has 35 years of experience. Focus areas include Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic macular edema, Uveitis and Retina clinical trials.
Where does Dr. Daniel F. Martin practice?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin sees patients at Emory Eye Center, 1365 Clifton Road NE Building B, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Is Dr. Daniel F. Martin accepting new patients?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Daniel F. Martin speak?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel F. Martin affiliated with?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin is affiliated with Emory University Hospital and Emory University School of Medicine.
Where did Dr. Daniel F. Martin train?
Dr. Daniel F. Martin studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed residency at Emory University School of Medicine.
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